Teacher of the Month

Each month we honor a teacher in our community and we need your help. Nominate as many teachers as you like. After a winner is selected, a WATE 6 Storm Team meteorologist will make a surprise visit to the winning teacher’s school and the class will be featured on this page.

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2012-2013 Teacher of the Month2012-2013 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>
Lisa Taylor, South Doyle Middle School
Lisa Taylor, South Doyle Middle School
Mrs. Taylor is a 7th and 8th Grade Reading/Language at South Doyle Middle School.More >>
Mrs. Taylor is a 7th and 8th Grade Reading/Language at South Doyle Middle School.More >>
Joseph Book, Farragut High School
Joseph Book, Farragut High School
Mr. Book is a Special Education resource case worker at Farragut High School.More >>
Mr. Book is a Special Education resource case worker at Farragut High School.More >>
Kay Irwin, First Lutheran School
Kay Irwin, First Lutheran School
Mrs. Irwin is a third grade teacher at First Lutheran School.More >>
Mrs. Irwin is a third grade teacher at First Lutheran School.More >>
Sandy Hale, Mount Olive Elementary
Sandy Hale, Mount Olive Elementary
Ms. Hale is a Kindergarten teacher at Mount Olive Elementary.More >>
Ms. Hale is a Kindergarten teacher at Mount Olive Elementary.More >>
Leia Loveday, Sevierville Primary School
Leia Loveday, Sevierville Primary School
Ms. Loveday is a school resource officer at Sevierville Primary School.More >>
Ms. Loveday is a school resource officer at Sevierville Primary School.More >>

2011-2012 Teacher of the Month2011-2012 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>
Teacher of the Month - March 2012
Kristin Brainard, Tate's School of Discovery
Kristin Brainard, Tate's School of Discovery
The March teacher of the month is Kristin Brainard, a third grade teacher at Tate's School of Discovery. Ms. Brainard was nominated by Audrey Kvamme on behalf of Elli Kvamme. The Kvammes offered theseMore >>
Ms. Brainard is a third grade teacher at Tate's School of Discovery.More >>
Teacher of the Month - February 2012
Tara Spikes, Mount Olive Elementary
Tara Spikes, Mount Olive Elementary
Tara Spikes is a 1st grade teacher at Mount Olive Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - January 2012
Scott Hinds, Ft. Loudoun Middle School
Scott Hinds, Ft. Loudoun Middle School
Scott Hinds is an 8th grade language arts teacher at Fort Loudoun Middle School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - December 2011
Phil Hamilton, Seymour Middle School
Phil Hamilton, Seymour Middle School
Phil Hamilton is a 6th grade science teacher at Seymour Middle School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - November 2011
Laura Lovell, Bluegrass Elementary
Laura Lovell, Bluegrass Elementary
Laura Lovell is a Kindergarten teacher at Bluegrass Elementary School. More >>
Teacher of the Month - October 2011
Kathy Caldwell, Talbott Elementary School
Kathy Caldwell, Talbott Elementary School
Kathy Caldwell is a first grade teacher at Talbott Elementary School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - September 2011
Gina Legg, Gibbs High School
Gina Legg, Gibbs High School
Gina Legg teaches physical education at Gibbs High School.More >>

2010-2011 Teacher of the Month2010-2011 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>
Teacher of the Month - April 2011
Susan Mullins, Sterchi Elementary School
Susan Mullins, Sterchi Elementary School
Susan Mullins is a resource teacher at Sterchi Elementary School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - March 2011
Karen Littleton, Concord Christian School
Karen Littleton, Concord Christian School
Karen Littleton is a second grade teacher at Concord Christian School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - February 2011
Jennifer Maryanski, South-Doyle Middle School
Jennifer Maryanski, South-Doyle Middle School
Jennifer Maryanski is a sixth grade math teacher at South-Doyle Middle School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - January 2011
Sarah Boyd, Rocky Hill Elementary School
Sarah Boyd, Rocky Hill Elementary School
Sarah Boyd is a K-5 music teacher at Rocky Hill Elementary School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - November 2010
Athanasios Bayiates, Chilhowee Intermediate School
Athanasios Bayiates, Chilhowee Intermediate School
Athanasios Bayiates is a fourth grade teacher at Chilhowee Intermediate School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - October 2010
Alicia Pence, Little Miracles Learning Center and Daycare
Alicia Pence, Little Miracles Learning Center and Daycare
Alicia Pence is a teacher of three-year-olds at Little Miracles Learning Center and Daycare in Claxton.More >>

2009-2010 Teachers of the Month2009-2010 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>
Teacher of the Month - April 2010
Dale Disney, Claiborne High School
Dale Disney, Claiborne High School
Dale Disney is a 9-12 grade music teacher at Claiborne High School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - March 2010
Christopher Haney, Rocky Hill Elementary School
Christopher Haney, Rocky Hill Elementary School
Christopher Haney is a fifth grade teacher at Rocky Hill Elementary School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - February 2010
Vicki Lintzv, Bearden High School
Vicki Lintzv, Bearden High School
Ms. Lintzv is a special needs teacher at Bearden High School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - January 2010
LeAnn Dickson, Bearden High School
LeAnn Dickson, Bearden High School
Mrs. Dickson is a Junior/Senior Dramatic Arts/Musical Theatre teacher at Bearden High School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - December 2009
Jason Swiney, Norris Middle School
Jason Swiney, Norris Middle School
Mr. Swiney is a 6th-8th grade physical education teacher at Norris Middle School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - November 2009
Tracey Rone, Cherokee Middle School
Tracey Rone, Cherokee Middle School
Mrs. Rone is a CDC teacher at Cherokee Middle School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - October 2009
Kelly Farr, Mount Olive Elementary
Kelly Farr, Mount Olive Elementary
Mr. Farr is a 5th grade teacher at Mount Olive Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - September 2009
Tina Garrett, Halls Elementary and West Haven Elementary
Tina Garrett, Halls Elementary and West Haven Elementary
Ms. Garrett is a K-6 art teacher at Halls Elementary and West Haven Elementary.More >>

2008-2009 Teachers of the Month2008-2009 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>
Teacher of the Month - May 2009
Lauren Langston, Blue Grass Elementary
Lauren Langston, Blue Grass Elementary
Ms. Langston is a kindergarten teacher at Blue Grass Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - April 2009
Cherie Ervin, Belle Morris Elementary
Cherie Ervin, Belle Morris Elementary
Ms. Ervin is a second grade teacher at Belle Morris Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - March 2009
Nancy Rutherford, Campbell County High School
Nancy Rutherford, Campbell County High School
Ms. Rutherford is a Culinary Arts teacher at Campbell County High School.More >>
Teacher of the Month - February 2009
Jonathan Lakin, Cedar Bluff Elementary
Jonathan Lakin, Cedar Bluff Elementary
Mr. Lakin is a second grade teacher at Cedar Bluff Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - January 2009
Cindy Stephenson, Ellen Myers Elementary
Cindy Stephenson, Ellen Myers Elementary
Ms. Stephenson is a special education teacher at Ellen Myers Elementary School in Harrogate.More >>
Teacher of the Month - December 2008
Laura Merritt, Eagleton Elementary
Laura Merritt, Eagleton Elementary
Ms. Merritt is a third grade teacher at Eagleton Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - November 2008
Scotty Womack, Inskip Elementary
Scotty Womack, Inskip Elementary
Mr. Womack is a 5th grade teacher at Inskip Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - October 2008
Tiffany Nicely, Karns Elementary
Tiffany Nicely, Karns Elementary
Mrs. Nicely is a 4th grade teacher at Karns Elementary.More >>
Teacher of the Month - September 2008
Jennifer Sexton, Wartburg Central High School
Jennifer Sexton, Wartburg Central High School
Mrs. Sexton teaches Biology, Physical Science & Environmental Science in grades 9-12 at Wartburg Central High School.More >>

The teacher you nominate could be selected to win the following prizes:

A $50 Gift Card from Food City
Extra Value Meals for the entire class from McDonald’s
A $50 Gift Card from Copper Cellar restaurants
Two tickets to a Smoky Mountain Opry show
Three month membership at The Rush

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Homeowner opposes UT plan to build new laboratory on historic properties
Homeowner opposes UT plan to build new laboratory on historic properties
The University of Tennessee was granted the right to purchase three homes in Fort Sanders to build a new academic building, but the move has preservationists concerned.More >>
The University of Tennessee was granted the right to purchase three homes in Fort Sanders to build a new academic building, but the move has preservationists concerned.More >>
Mother upset after her daughter and six other students are busted with alcohol at school
Mother upset after her daughter and six other students are busted with alcohol at school
Multiple students were busted at a Knox County middle school for having alcohol at school.More >>
Multiple students were busted at a Knox County middle school for having alcohol at school.More >>
Tellico Plains High discusses disaster plans following Okla. tornado
Tellico Plains High discusses disaster plans following Okla. tornado
Students at Tellico Plains High School when March 2012 tornado hit recall the school's safety procedures.More >>
Students at Tellico Plains High School when March 2012 tornado hit recall the school's safety procedures.More >>
UT seeks to build new laboratory on historic properties
UT seeks to build new laboratory on historic properties
The University of Tennessee is hoping to purchase three homes in Fort Sanders to build a new academic building, but the move has preservationists concerned.More >>
The University of Tennessee is hoping to purchase three homes in Fort Sanders to build a new academic building, but the move has preservationists concerned.More >>
Maryville College awards tenure to first African-American woman
Maryville College awards tenure to first African-American woman
A Maryville College professor has been the first African-American woman to be awarded tenure at the school. She hopes the honor will open more doors for diversity.More >>
A Maryville College professor has been the first African-American woman to be awarded tenure at the school. She hopes the honor will open more doors for diversity.More >>
High school seniors and senior citizens bond over Bearden a cappella group
High school seniors and senior citizens bond over Bearden a cappella group
For a group of seniors at Bearden High School, it's not just time to say goodbye to classmates. It's also a time to say goodbye to a very special group.More >>
For a group of seniors at Bearden High School, it's not just time to say goodbye to classmates. It's also a time to say goodbye to a very special group.More >>
Cocke County students test pollution levels in Pigeon River
Cocke County students test pollution levels in Pigeon River
Cocke County High School students got a rare chance to do some of the testing that monitors the pollution levels in the controversial Pigeon River.More >>
Cocke County High School students got a rare chance to do some of the testing that monitors the pollution levels in the controversial Pigeon River.More >>
Private schools take the lead on school security
Private schools take the lead on school security
There's been a heightened focus on school security since the December massacre in Newtown.More >>
There's been a heightened focus on school security since the December massacre in Newtown.More >>
Dead raccoons hung outside Gibbs High School in senior prank
Dead raccoons hung outside Gibbs High School in senior prank
Students and teachers at Gibbs High School got a nasty surprise when they arrived at school Wednesday.More >>
Students and teachers at Gibbs High School got a nasty surprise when they arrived at school Wednesday.More >>
UT administrator got good reviews before being fired
UT administrator got high marks before being fired
The personnel file of a University of Tennessee administrator fired this week provided new insight into the woman at the middle of the scandal.More >>
The personnel file of a University of Tennessee administrator fired this week provided new insight into the woman at the middle of the scandal.More >>

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2012-2013 Teacher of the Month2012-2013 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>

2011-2012 Teacher of the Month2011-2012 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>

Teacher of the Month - March 2012

Teacher of the Month - February 2012

Teacher of the Month - January 2012

Teacher of the Month - December 2011

Teacher of the Month - November 2011

Teacher of the Month - October 2011

Teacher of the Month - September 2011

2010-2011 Teacher of the Month2010-2011 Teacher of the Month WinnersMore>>

Teacher of the Month - April 2011

Teacher of the Month - March 2011

Teacher of the Month - February 2011

Teacher of the Month - January 2011

Teacher of the Month - November 2010

Teacher of the Month - October 2010

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Teacher of the Month - April 2010

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Teacher of the Month - February 2010

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Teacher of the Month - December 2009

Teacher of the Month - November 2009

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